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Penrhyn Castle - Bangor
19th-century fantasy 'castle' with spectacular contents and grounds Magnificent views over Snowdonia Unique furniture collection and the best private art collection, in context, in Wales Large gardens and grounds with formal Victorian walled garden Dolls museum, extensive Victorian kitchens, railway museum and adventure playground
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Beaumaris Castle - Anglesey
eaumaris Castle on the Island of Anglesey is the great unfinished masterpiece. It was built as one of the 'iron ring' of North Wales castles by the English monarch Edward I, to stamp his authority on the Welsh. But it was never finished money and supplies ran out before the fortifications reached their full ...
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Beaumaris Gaol
This Victorian jail was built by Hansom (famous for the Hansom Cab) in 1829. The gaol features the only original tread wheel in situ in Britain and a gibbet is still fixed to the outer wall. Walk along the dimly lit corridors and explore the spartan cells and places of punishment. Visit the condemned cell and experience the darkness of the...
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LlanfairPG Station
The name of this world-famous station and village was created in the early nineteenth century by a local humorist. The name in Welsh is:- Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch', which in English means 'Saint Mary's Church in the hollow of white hazel near a rapid whirlpool and the Church of Saint Tysilio near the red...
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National Slate Museum - Llanberis
Dinorwig Quarry closed in 1969. Today – rather than fashioning wagons and forging rails – the workshops tell a very special story: the story of the Welsh slate industry. The National Slate Museum is sited in the Victorian workshops built in the shadow of Elidir mountain, site of the vast Dinorwig quarry. Here you can...
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Caernarfon Castle
King Edward intended this castle to be a royal residence and seat of government for north Wales. The castle's symbolic status was emphasized when Edward made sure that his son, the first English Prince of Wales, was born here in 1284. In 1969, the castle gained worldwide fame as the setting for the investiture of HRH Prince Charles as Prince...
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Anglesey Sea Zoo
The Anglesey Sea Zoo is Wales largest marine aquarium, nestling on the shores of the Menai Strait. With over 50 species, the Sea Zoo has re-created the habitats of the fauna and flora found around Anglesey and the North Wales coastline. From the intricacy and complexity of the invertebrates in the Bone Free Zone, your tour takes you through a...
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Plas Newydd - Llanfairpwll
Set on the shores of the Menai Strait amidst breathtakingly beautiful scenery, this elegant house was redesigned by James Wyatt in the 18th century. The 1930s restyled interior is famous for its Rex Whistler association, containing his largest painting and exhibition. A military museum contains relics from the 1st Marquess of...
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Moelfre Seawatch Centre - Anglesey
The Seawatch Centre is a reminder of the island's rich maritime history and the importance of the ever present sea for the people of Anglesey. Opening Times:Easter to September, 11am - 5pm, Tuesday to Saturday (and bank holiday Mondays).Sunday 1 - 5pm. At other times by appointment
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Inigo Jones Tudor Slate Works
The tour of the Works was introduced in the early 1980's by popular demand. It is a self guided tour and is both educational and fun. There is an introductory video presentation, after which you can wander through the work shops at your own pace and view the machines and craftsmen in action, accompanied by your own personal taped...
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Great Orme Ancient Mines
Uncovered in 1987 during a scheme to landscape an area of the the Great Orme, the copper mines discovered below the ground represent one of the most astounding archaeological discoveries of recent time. Dating back 4,000 years to the Bronze Age they change our views about the ancient people of Britain and their ...
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Home Front Experience
Take a trip down memory lane to life in 1940s Britain. In this unique living history museum take a self-guided tour and experience the sights and sounds of civilian life during the Second World War for yourself.
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Portmeirion Village
Portmeirion is one of Wales' premier visitor attractions, welcoming 250,000 visitors every year. With free parking, complimentary guided tours and audio visual show, six cafes and restaurants, half a dozen shops, gardens and beaches it is the perfect day out for all the family. Surrounding the village are 70 acres of exotic woodlands...
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Airworld Aviation Museum
Visit us for an exciting day out in a truly interactive museum set on an active GA airfield. View the vista of Snowdonia mountain range from the shop windows and the Blue Flag beaches as you approach the museum along the coast road. Based at Caernarfon Airport, this vast indoor interactive Aviation Museum and Shop is host...
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Criccieth Castle
Criccieth Castle, standing on its headland between two beaches, is a prominent North Wales landmark. It is also a landmark historic site, one of those rare castles with a foot firmly in both camps and a true testament to the varying fortunes of war. Criccieth's history is deeply entwined in the medieval conflict between Wales and England....
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Holyhead Maritime Museum
The museum is a fascinating experience for the whole family. Step back in time at the oldest lifeboat station in Wales (circa. 1858), which houses a wonderful collection of exhibits that tells the fascinating maritime history of Holyhead. Open from 10.00am to 4.00pm Tuesday to Sunday. Admission ...
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Harlech Castle
As if its spectacular situation, foreboding might, and great power were not sufficient to ensure the fame of this magnificent castle, Harlech is also inseparably linked in Welsh myth with the tragic heroine of Branwen, the daughter of Llyr, of the Mabinogion . Mythology aside, it is small wonder that this is one of the most familiar ...
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Llanfair Slate Caverns
The entry to this old but important slate mine is through the main tunnel, under the twin arches of the crypt, and into the lofty cathedral cavern. Remember that the tunnels and caverns you are about to see are all man made over a 100 years ago ...
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This section covers heritage and history such as castles and stately homes in the Bangor region, these historic buildings usually date back hundreds even thousands of years and are real educational experiences for the whole family. Topics covered include the middle ages, political and royalty evolution spanning time and history.
Or just a great day out at lush tree lined grounds and flowered gardens and take in the sights of wonderful buildings and castles. Tours of these buildings are widely available and worth consideration for an in depth knowledge of the sites you wish to visit. Some sites like stately homes have gardens, animals and lots of other things to see and do.
We provide information on heritage sites for sightseeing and tourist places to go and view the past in this county. If you cannot find what historical place you like by city level here,
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